New brake pads
Correct and safe
New brake pads do not provide optimum braking
during the first 800 km – they must be worn off
first. So drive with extra care.
Introductory notes for correct
use
New tyres
New tyres do not provide optimum grip for the first
500 km. So drive with extra care.
— Read this Owner's Manual carefully to ensure that
you are using the vehicle correctly. Always keep
this Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
— When using the vehicle, always observe the gen-
erally binding legal provisions applicable in the
country of use, e.g. those for transporting chil-
dren, switching off airbags, using tyres, road traf-
fic, etc.
Regular checks
What you should be mindful of before driving?
A vehicle with technical defects can increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.
— Do not exceed the maximum permissible weights
and loads.
Repair any defects before driving. If required, seek
assistance from a specialised garage.
— Use the specified fuel and operating fluids.
Pay special attention to the following points:
— Are the tyres undamaged?
— Drive on roads that meet the vehicle technical pa-
rameters. Obstacles that exceed the vehicle's
ground clearance » page 129 can damage the ve-
hicle.
— Is the tyre tread depth sufficient?
— Is the tyre pressure sufficient?
— Take care when carrying out operational, mainte-
nance and self-assistance tasks to avoid damage
or injury. If required, seek assistance from a speci-
alised garage.
— Do the headlights, brake and turn signals work?
— Is the windscreen in good condition?
— Are the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant levels
OK?
— Work on the vehicle’s safety systems (seat belts
and airbag system) may only be carried out by
a specialist garage. This could include the seat
belts or the airbag system.
— Is the air intake in the engine compartment free
from obstruction?
— Are the air outlet nozzles and air intake in front of
the windscreen free from obstruction?
— When using accessories, follow the instructions in
the accessory manufacturer’s manual. This applies
to e.g. child seats, roof racks, compressors etc.
— Are the windscreen wiper and washer system and
windscreen wiper blades functional?
— Always observe the service intervals.
— Is the windscreen washer fluid level sufficient?
— Are the windscreen wiper blades frozen?
— Are all seat belt system components in good
working order? Are the seat belts clean and the
buckles free from obstruction?
New vehicle or new parts
New vehicle – running in the engine
— Are the spoilers undamaged?
The driving style during the first 1,500 km deter-
mines the quality of the engine run-in process.
— Are parts and components of the vehicle still visi-
bly attached?
— For the first 1,000 km load the engine to maxi-
mum 3/4 of the highest permissible engine speed
and avoid using a trailer.
— Are there oil stains or other operating fluids under
the vehicle?
— Over the next 500 km the engine speed can be
slowly increased.
Incorrect vehicle adjustments
Depending on the driving style and operating condi-
tions, the engine will consume up to 0.5 l of oil per
1,000km. Consumption may be higher over the first
5,000km.
Incorrect changes and maintenance can cause mal-
functions and affect the vehicle's safety-relevant
and other functions.
Introductory notes for correct use
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